Repeat Prescriptions

Budbrooke has a computerised repeat prescription service. Your doctor will decide if a repeat prescription is appropriate for you. From time to time we will ask you to see your doctor or nurse to review your medication. We do this to monitor your illness and medication.

Ordering on-line can save you time and effort by simply re-ordering your usual medicines. This means only one trip in to pick up your medicines from the pharmacy.

* The dispensary is now open over the lunch time periods (Mon-Fri) for patients to pick up and drop off prescriptions.

* If you have any prescription enquiries please telephone the dispensary directly on 01926 403881.

How do I order my prescriptions?

You can order a repeat prescription online, by email, by post, in person.

You can order your repeat prescription via email at dispensary@budbrookemc.nhs.uk Please ensure you state your full name/DOB and the items you require. This email is checked daily.

We no longer take prescription orders over the telephone.

To order your prescriptions on-line we suggest you register via the link at the top of this page and follow the instructions on the access online. This services allows an accurate and safe way for your medications to be requested with an added privacy and security that is not available via a standard e-mail system.

Please allow at least 2 working days before collection at the dispensary allowing for bank holidays and weekends. We cannot take telephone requests for repeat prescriptions because of the possibility of error.

Who can order a prescription?

If you think you may need a medicine, please make an appointment with the doctor. Our practice nurse can also issue prescriptions for contraception and dressings. If you have previously been given a prescription for a straightforward condition, such as hay fever, we may be able to issue a prescription after a telephone consultation, please ask the dispenser.

Your local pharmacist should be able to give you advice for non-prescription medication. We are allowed to dispense medication to patients who live in rural areas, or more than a mile from the nearest chemist. If you don't qualify for this service you must take your prescriptions to one of the community pharmacies** Please use the 'Clinics & Services' Tab and there is a locator to look at your local pharmacies. Ask us about registering for our dispensing service if you think you qualify.

Prescriptions Charges and Exemptions

The NHS prescription charge is a flat-rate amount which successive Governments have thought it reasonable to charge for those who can afford to pay for their medicines. Prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs) offer real savings for people who need extensive medication.

NHS charges

These charges apply in England only. In Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales prescriptions are free of charge.

Prescription (per item): £8.60

12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £104

3-month PPC: £29.10

If you have 2 or more prescription a month you will save money by having a PPC

Dispensary opening hours are the same at the surgery. We are open at lunchtimes if you would like to pick up prescriptions.

To order your repeat prescriptions please email: dispensary@budbrookemc.nhs.uk Please allow 2 working days before attempting to collect your repeat prescription.

For Health advice and information on local NHS services contact NHS 111 on 111 or visit http://nhs.uk and search 111

For Minor illness and injuries contact or visit the minor injuries centres at:

Stratford-Upon Avon Hospital - 01789 205831

Shipston-on-Stour - 01608 661410

Rugby Urgent Care Centre - 01788 663336

Nuneaton: GP led Health Centre - 02476 390008

Dispensary Email Address

If you have been prescribed a one off medication (not a repeat medication item) and feel you need some more please email dispensary@budbrookemc.nhs.uk and we will deal with your request within 2 working days Please provide as much information as you can including name, date of birth, address, medication details.

Many thanks Budbrooke Dispensary

Old medicines lying around the home ‘just in case’ are dangerous…

If taken when they’re out-of-date

If taken when not prescribed for you

If in reach of little children

Please return all unwanted or out of date prescribed & household medicines to our dispensary or any pharmacy where they can be safely collected and disposed of.By returning out-of-date and unwanted medicines to our dispensary or pharmacy, we can make our homes a safer place.

Budbrooke Dispensary Delivery & Dosette Box Services

Our dispensary is now offering blister dossette boxes as a new service to their dispensing patients.

Dosette Boxes

- The dispensary will put your regular medicines in a special container called a Dosette Box. - Blister packs are included in this service. - The aim is to help you remember to take them on the right day and at the right time. - This service is available to patients who have memory problems, eyesight problems, or people who have difficulties with their medication. - This service is free of charge.

Home Deliveries

- Your medication will be delivered to your home. - This service is available to patients who are housebound, elderly or who have difficulty in getting to the surgery dispensary. - This service is free of charge. - We can take your repeat request for the next month on our delivery. - Deliveries will take place on a Friday.

Please contact the surgery dispensary on 01926 403881 to enquire about both of these services.

New Driving Law

A new government law from 2nd March 2015 states that it's illegal to drive if either - you're unfit to do so because you're on legal or illegal drugs - you have certain levels of illegal drugs in your blood (even if they haven't affected your driving)

Your driving can be affected after taking certain drugs, this includes some prescription medication. For more information please pick up a leaflet from our dispensary or click here to visit the government website.

Repeat Contraception Pill

*PLEASE NOTE: We no longer issue a months worth of the contraceptive pill. A GP can issue you with 21 days worth of the contraceptive pill. You MUST see the nurse during these 21 days